Up for sale is a rare vintage 1987 Case XX 5165 SSP "Pennsylvania Bear" Limited Edition single-blade Folding Hunter knife (#PA228 of 500). Handcrafted in Bradford, Pennsylvania, this limited issue features a stainless steel clip point blade with detailed black bear scene etching, genuine deeply grooved burnt stag handle covers, nickel silver bolsters, brass liners/pins, raised oval Case shield, stamped bolster serial number (#PA228), and its original slide-top wooden display box with factory care wrap.

​This knife is in pristine collector condition with minor tang rub marks noted below.

​What’s Included:

​1987 Case XX 5165 SSP Stag Pennsylvania Bear Knife (Serial #PA228)

​Original Factory Imprinted Slide-Top Wooden Presentation Box

​Original Factory Printed Wax Wrap Paper

​Condition Report:

​The Blade: Mint condition. Stainless clip point blade retains 100% full original factory mirror finish, razor edge, and crisp black bear scene etching. Shows light mechanical rub scratches on the tang from opening and closing. Tang stamped "CASE XX / ••••SS•••" (1987).

​The Handle & Hardware: Flawless condition. Genuine burnt stag handle scales have deep texture and zero cracks or chips. Bolsters are bright with serialized stamp "PA228" on the front bolster.

​The Packaging: Excellent condition. Imprinted slide-top wooden presentation box and factory printed wrap are clean and intact.

​The Mechanism: Firm backspring action with strong, positive snap and zero wobble.

​Specifications:

​Brand: Case XX (W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.)

​Pattern: 5165 SSP (Folding Hunter Frame)

​Theme: 1987 Pennsylvania Bear (Limited Edition 1 of 500)

​Serial Number: PA228

​Year of Manufacture: 1987

​Country of Manufacture: Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA

​Blade Steel: Tru-Sharp Stainless Steel (SSP)

​Handle Material: Genuine Burnt Sambar Stag

​Closed Length: 5-1/4 inches

For Sale By: Dauber Resale

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